15 Activities To Enjoy in Late Fall

The cooler weather is quickly approaching, so now is the time to start squeezing in those outdoor adventures before the ground is constantly frozen!

A common misconception about playing outside while it’s cold is it makes kids sick, yet quite the opposite is true. When kids are inside all the time, they miss out on sunlight, which can decrease their levels of vitamin D and melatonin, which can negatively impact their immune system, making it harder to fight off any viruses they may come into contact with. My point? Bundle up and GET OUTSIDE.

Lucky for us, Michigan’s natural resources offer plenty of options for outdoor adventure. With more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, 11,000 inland lakes, tens of thousands of miles of rivers and streams, and nearly 20 million acres of forest land, there are plenty of opportunities for every interest.

Here are some ideas for fun that can be enjoyed during this fall-to-winter transition period:

15 Activities To Enjoy in Late Fall

Plan a nature-themed scavenger hunt {look for red leaves, brown leaves, mushrooms, certain types of birds, etc. Bring a notebook and record what you see!}

Make a craft with leaves {just grab contact paper from the dollar store to make these!}

Hike a new trail you haven’t visited before {the AllTrails app can help!}

Instead of just shopping on Black Friday, check out the #OptOutside movement, and plan a family adventure in the outdoors

Take your child hunting to experience the peacefulness of the woods. Michigan’s firearm season runs Nov. 15-30. While deer hunting season lasts only a few weeks, Michigan benefits from it year-round. From economic to environmental aid, hunting provides statewide benefit and also plays a vital role in maintaining a balanced ecosystem.

Check out this page for more ideas on places to hike, fish, hunt, camp and more in Michigan, and learn more about the Michigan Wildlife Council on their website | Facebook | Twitter.

GIVEAWAY

I have a family 4-pack of tickets to the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit to giveaway. If you’ve never been, check out my tips HERE. This place is perfect for learning an appreciation for nature and the great outdoors here in Michigan!

Follow the prompts below. Must be age 18 or up to enter, and a resident of the United States.